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Treatment Satisfaction Survey Section

Nurturing your total well-being includes understanding the role of your prescription treatment, and evaluating it from time to time. Treatment isn't just about taking a medication. It's about making sure you and your doctor choose a manageable treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. Your comfort level with taking your medication and your ability to integrate your medication and lifestyle changes into your daily routine will motivate your to stay on track. And staying on track with your medication, diet and exercise can mean stronger, healthier bones, and a lower risk of fracture (broken bone). Periodic bone mineral density (BMD) test results may be an important part of affirming that your treatment plan is working.

Use the answers to your treatment evaluation as a discussion tool during your next doctor visit. Evaluating your satisfaction with your treatment from time to time is an important way to maintain your well-being.

 
 

Generally speaking, are you satisfied with the treatment your doctor has prescribed?
 

 Yes
 

 No
 

 Not sure
 
 

Do you find that you sometimes miss a dose of your medication?
 

 Often
 

 Sometimes
 

 Never
 
 

If you answered Often or Sometimes to the above, please select the main reason for missing a dose:

 

 Dosing is too frequent
 

 It interferes with your normal routine
 

 You're experiencing side effects
 

 You forget to take your medication
 

 None of the above
 
 

Are you satisfied with the way in which your current medication fits into your lifestyle?

 

 Yes
 

 No
 
 

If you have noticed side effects or reactions from your medication, have you discussed them with your doctor?

 

 Yes
 

 No
 
 

Are you aware of the possible risks and benefits of the medication(s) you are taking for osteoporosis?

 

 Yes
 

 No
 

 Not sure
 
 

Since you began taking medication for osteoporosis, has your doctor noticed any changes in your condition or in your bone mineral density (BMD) score?

 

 Yes
 

 No
 

 I have not had a follow-up BMD test
 
 

Have you asked your doctor about osteoporosis treatment options in the last 6 months?

 

 Yes
 

 No
 

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